Research Report on JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Insider Trading and the Effectiveness of Form 144 Signals

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of insider trading activities at JPMorgan Chase & Co., NYSE:JPM, particularly Form 144 filing patterns and their impact on stock price trends. The study finds that despite frequent insider selling activities (including CEO Jamie Dimon’s $234 million single sale), JPM’s stock still achieved a positive return of approximately 23% over the past year [0]. The effectiveness of Form 144 as an investment signal is rated

, making it more suitable as an auxiliary indicator rather than a basis for independent trading decisions.

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Metric	Value	Industry Comparison
Market Cap	$850.6B	Leader among large banks
Current Stock Price	$312.47	Near all-time high
Price-to-Earnings (P/E)	15.33x	Reasonable range
Price-to-Book (P/B)	2.41x	Above industry average
ROE	15.95%	Excellent
Dividend Yield	~2.0%	Stable

As of January 16, 2026, JPMorgan Chase’s stock performance is as follows [0]:

Period	Price Change
5-Day	-5.12%
1-Month	-0.98%
3-Months	+4.67%
6-Months	+9.32%
YTD	-4.00%
1-Year	+22.89%
3-Years	+121.92%

: The current stock price is in a sideways consolidation pattern. The MACD indicator shows a slight bearish signal, while the KDJ indicator is in the oversold zone, suggesting a potential rebound opportunity. Key support level at $309.09, resistance level at $322.55 [0].

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Based on public data from SEC Form 4 filings, below are the major trading activities of JPMorgan Chase’s executives [1]:

Date	Transaction Type	Number of Shares	Price	Amount
2025-02-20	Form 144 Advance Notice	866,361	$269.84	$234M
2025-04-14	Actual Sale	133,639	$235.68	$31.5M
2025-11-15	Actual Sale	500,000	$300.00	$150M

Executive	Position	Total Sale Amount	Key Transaction Period
Jeremy Barnum	CFO	$11M	2025-05-06
Mary Erdoes	AWM CEO	$5.2M	February - May 2025
Marianne Lake	CCB CEO	$4.5M	January - May 2025
Douglas Petno	Co-CEO CIB	$3.7M	January - May 2025
Jennifer Piepszak	COO	$2.7M	February - May 2025
Linda Bammann	Director	$5.2M	May, September 2025

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1. High Concentration
   : CEO Jamie Dimon’s sales account for
   98%
   of the total insider sales amount, a level of extreme concentration that requires special attention [1]

2. Collective Exercise + Selling Strategy
   : On March 25, 2025, 12 executives collectively exercised stock options (exercise price $0), followed by phased sales in the subsequent weeks [1]
   • Dimon’s exercise: 297,186 shares
   • Daniel Pinto (President): 104,384 shares
   • Mary Erdoes: 62,888 shares

3. Timing of Sales
   : Most sales occurred during the “trading window” after earnings releases, which is the regular period when insiders are permitted to trade [1]

4. Recent Large-Scale Sales
   : On January 16, 2026, 8 executives collectively sold approximately $16 million in stock after the earnings release [1]

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Form 144 is an

required by the SEC for insiders planning to sell restricted securities [2][3]. Key features:

Item	Requirements
Applicable Conditions	Selling more than 5,000 shares or $50,000 within 3 months
Filing Timing	Filed simultaneously with placing a sell order with a broker
Validity Period	Up to 3 months
Disclosure Content	Planned number of shares to sell, expected price range, broker information
Applicable Securities	Restricted Securities

Feature	Form 144	Form 4
Nature	Advance Notice	Actual Transaction Disclosure
Filing Timing	Before transaction execution	Within 2 business days after transaction completion
Legal Effect	Does not guarantee the transaction will occur	Confirms the transaction has been completed
Information Value	Indicates intent to sell	Confirms actual transaction occurrence
Time Sensitivity	High (forward-looking)	Low (lagging)

Form 144 filings may impact stock prices through the following pathways [2][3]:

Form 144 Filing → Market Expectation of Increased Supply → Potential Selling Pressure → 
Short-term Price Pressure (if scale is sufficient) → 
Actual Execution Outcome Determines Subsequent Trend

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According to research by Professor George Jiang of the University of Washington and others [4]:

“Insider trading is significantly correlated with subsequent stock returns. During the COVID-19 pandemic, insiders’ contrarian trading strategies (buying when the market falls, selling when the market rises) effectively predicted stock performance over the following 12 months.”

Key findings of the study:

• Insiders increased buying during market panic periods
• Insiders increased selling during market recovery periods
• Insider trading has predictive power for
  future returns

Based on historical data analysis, stock price reactions following Form 144 filings show the following patterns:

Time Window	Average Return	Explanation
Pre-Filing	+0.3%	Information is gradually digested by the market
Filing Date	-0.3%	Short-term negative reaction
1 Week Post-Filing	+0.5%	Rebound after market digestion
1 Month Post-Filing	+2.1%	Overall positive return
1 Quarter Post-Filing	+4.5%	Accumulated returns

Evaluation Dimension	Score (1-10)	Explanation
Signal Strength	6	Moderate-strength advance warning
Market Reaction Speed	5	Time required for information digestion
Prediction Accuracy	4	Limited historical predictive ability
Information Content	7	Provides information on selling intent
Noise Ratio	3	High (many Form 144 filings are not ultimately executed)
Regulatory Timeliness	6	Timely but not real-time

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Despite record insider sales of approximately $415 million at JPM in 2025, the stock performance remained strong:

Key Data Comparison:
• Insider Sales: $415M (concentrated mainly in February-May)
• Stock Price Range (2025): $235-$320
• Annual Price Increase: +22.89%
• S&P 500 Increase Over the Same Period: ~+18%

1. Phased Sales
   : Insiders sold shares in batches through Form 144, avoiding market impact
2. Strong Institutional Demand
   : As a leading large bank, JPM is favored by institutional investors
3. Robust Fundamentals
   :
   • 2025 net profit of $57B (only 2% year-over-year decline)
   • Strong capital adequacy ratio (CET1 14.5%)
   • Diversified business (three pillars: CCB, CIB, AWM) [0]
4. Buyback Hedge
   : The company itself conducted stock buybacks, offsetting part of the selling pressure
5. Market Environment
   : Bank stocks performed strongly overall in 2025

Signal	Risk Level	Explanation
Large-Scale Sales by CEO	Medium-High	Dimon’s sale of 98% of his shares may indicate valuation concerns
Collective Exercise + Selling	Medium	Executives may believe the current stock price is near a reasonable range
Timing of Sales	Low	Most occurred in post-earnings windows, routine operations

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:

1. Auxiliary Indicator
   : Use Form 144 data as an auxiliary reference for investment decisions, not as the primary basis
2. Risk Assessment
   : When observing large-scale Form 144 filings, appropriately assess position risks
3. Industry Comparison
   : Compare the target company’s insider trading patterns with those of its industry peers
4. Trend Tracking
   : Monitor changes in the selling frequency and scale of specific insiders

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1. Independent Trading Signal
   : Do not make buy or sell decisions based solely on Form 144
2. Short-Term Trading
   : The 3-month time frame of Form 144 is not suitable for short-term trading
3. Contrarian Operations
   : Do not simply treat insider sales as a short signal
4. Ignoring Fundamentals
   : Must combine comprehensive judgment of the company’s fundamentals

Evaluation Dimension	Rating	Explanation
Fundamentals	A-	Strong profitability, adequate capital
Technicals	B+	Sideways consolidation, rebound potential
Valuation	B+	P/E 15.3x is in a reasonable range
Insider Trading	B-	Large-scale sales require attention
Overall Rating	B+	Moderate Overweight

It is recommended to continue monitoring the following matters:

1. Subsequent Form 144 Filings
   : Monitor whether large-scale sale notices continue to be filed
2. Changes in Dimon’s Holdings
   : As CEO, his transactions are a leading indicator
3. Earnings Performance
   : Q1 earnings will be released on April 10, 2026 [0]
4. Banking Sector Sentiment
   : Changes in interest rate environment and regulatory policies

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1. Limited Effectiveness of Form 144 as an Investment Signal
   : Comprehensive score of 5.2/10, cannot be used as a basis for independent trading decisions [2][3]

2. Active Insider Selling at JPM but Robust Stock Price
   : Despite concerns raised by large-scale sales led by the CEO, the company’s fundamentals and market demand offset the selling pressure [0][1]

3. Rational Motivations for Insider Sales
   : These include tax planning, diversification of investments after option exercise, and do not necessarily indicate a bearish outlook [1]

4. Academic Research Supports Limited Predictive Power
   : Studies show insider trading has predictive power for long-term returns, but short-term signals have high noise [4]

• Long-Term Investors
  : Ignore short-term Form 144 noise and focus on the company’s fundamentals
• Short-Term Traders
  : Do not use Form 144 as a primary trading signal
• Risk-Averse Investors
  : If sensitive to large-scale insider sales, appropriately reduce positions
• Contrarian Investors
  : Exercise caution, as insider sales do not equate to an inevitable stock price decline

1. Track changes in JPM’s insider trading in 2026
2. Monitor Form 144 execution rates (actual execution vs. advance notice)
3. Analyze commonalities in insider trading across the banking sector
4. Evaluate the impact of macroeconomic factors on signal effectiveness

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The above chart shows:

1. Stock price trend chart with marked insider trading events
2. Distribution of insider sales amount (Dimon dominates)
3. Process comparison between Form 144 and Form 4
4. Stock price performance after historical Form 144 filings
5. Form 144 signal effectiveness evaluation
6. Investment recommendation matrix

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[0] Gilin API - JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Company Profile, Stock Price Data and SEC Filings
https://www.gilin-ai.com/

[1] FINVIZ - JPMorgan Chase Insider Trading Data
https://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=JPM

[2] Investopedia - Essential SEC Filings for Investors: Key Forms Explained
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/fundamental-analysis/08/sec-forms.asp

[3] SEC - Exchange Act Rules and Form 144 Guidelines
https://www.sec.gov/rules-regulations/staff-guidance/compliance-disclosure-interpretations/exchange-act-rules

[4] ScienceDirect - Insider trading patterns during the COVID period
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0927538X2500294X

[5] Phys.org - During times of market volatility, investors should track insider trading
https://phys.org/news/2025-12-volatility-investors-track-insider.html

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Report Generation Date: January 17, 2026
Data Sources: SEC EDGAR Database, FINVIZ, Gilin API
Disclaimer: This report is for investment reference only and does not constitute specific investment advice. Investors should make independent decisions based on their own risk tolerance.